Hail History

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Hail history for Independence, OH

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 15, 2026
Hail days since 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles174

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Independence on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 15, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Independence

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261 in
quarter		Garfield Heights
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Independence		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		Newburgh Hgts
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 20262.25 inBedford, Walton Hills, Bedford Hgts
10 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 20250.88 in
nickel		University Hgts
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
May 2, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Walton Hills, Woodmere, Oakwood
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events
May 1, 20251 in
quarter		Oakwood
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Independence		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Independence by year

20640730820931091121241321411516317118119220212232324325326

When hail season peaks near Independence

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (14) and June (11).

1JanFeb3Mar2Apr14May11Jun4Jul8Aug2Sep2OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Independence

Apr 15, 2026 · 2.25 in · Bedford (5 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to golf ball-size to slightly larger than hen egg-size in Bedford. For example, received a picture of a 2.25 diameter hailstone, measured with a ruler, in Bedford. Also, wind-driven severe hail damaged some of the siding and a window of a house in the town. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Bedford's mayor estimated the severe hailstorm caused $1 million in damage to city hall and the surrounding city government complex alone.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Newburgh Hgts (6 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported ping pong ball to hen egg-size hail in Slavic Village (i.e. one mile ENE of Newburgh Heights).

Aug 10, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newburgh Hgts (7 mi from Independence)

May 7, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cleveland (9 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): Nickel to golf ball sized hail was reported. A few vehicles were damaged.

May 23, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Middleburgh Hgts (8 mi from Independence)

National Weather Service description (English): Thunderstorms produced golf ball size hail. Numerous vehicles were damaged during this event.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Independence

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 6, 2024EF1Boston Mill
6 mi from Independence		3.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 25, 2023EF2Bedford Hgts
8 mi from Independence		1.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF1Cleveland Lakef
9 mi from Independence		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 16, 2019EF1Oakwood
7 mi from Independence		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 8, 2014EF1Bennetts Corners
9 mi from Independence		1.6 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Independence

174 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Independence since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Mar 25, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 22, 2026damage reportedMiddleburg Heights, Shaker Heights, Northfield
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 2026damage reportedParma Heights, Lakewood, Cleveland
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedBrooklyn, Broadview Heights, Independence
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 14, 202660 mph, estimatedLinndale, Lakeshore, University Hgts
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 202670 mph, estimatedShort Line Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202663 mph, estimatedBoston Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202681 mph, estimatedCleveland Lakef, Linndale, Parma
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202575 mph, estimatedAlexanders, Hinckley, Parma Hgts
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202486 mph, estimatedParma Hgts, Cleveland, Brecksville
12 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202463 mph, estimatedBroadview Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Independence; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Independence.

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